

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for October is Love in a Shoebox Postage. Samaritan’s Purse continues to share the eternal hope of the Gospel and serve in Jesus’ name through Operation Christmas Child. They want boys and girls around the world to know God loves them and has not forgotten them during this time of fear and uncertainty. The cost of shipping is $10 per box. If you wish to donate, put Shoebox on the memo line of your check. Thanks.
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2023 are on the foyer tables, courtesy of Evangelistic Outreach. There will also be a schedule to read through the Bible chronologically. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for October is I Corinthians.
TODAY: October Newsletters are in the foyer mailboxes.
It’s “SOCKTOBER”! Youth Ministries will be collecting socks and underwear for the Huntington City Mission throughout the month of October. Socks & underwear (new) may be left in the foyer or can be given to the teens or to the leaders. Thanks!
ABWM October Community Outreach Project: Lily’s Place. We are collecting these items form their “wish list” – liquid hand soap, Johnson baby wash, baby bottle brushes, and diaper rash cream. If you would like to help, please place these items in the basket in the foyer. Thanks for your help!
The Wedding of Leigh Blankenship and John Hagley will be held in the church sanctuary, on Sat., Oct. 28, at 4:30 pm. The reception will follow at The Guyandotte Baptist Church Camp (Camp Ona). Please sign the sheet in the foyer if you plan to attend.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Mon., Oct. 16 – Mon., Oct. 30 – Ladies Bible Study, Family Center. The group is using In the Footsteps of the Savior, by Max Lucado. (Books can be purchased on Amazon.) Snacks begin at 5:30 pm, and study begins at 6 pm. See Connie Chapman for more details.
Tues., Oct.17,24,31, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
Sun., Oct. 15,22,29, 6 pm – Jesus Kids Practice.
Thurs.- Fri., Oct. 19–20 – WVBC Annual Meeting, South Parkersburg Baptist Church. Our delegates are Pastor Greg Lunsford, Jim & Jo Ross, and Patty Morrison.
Fri.- Sat., Oct. 21- Oct. 22 – Youth Ministries Retreat, Camp Ona.
Sun., Oct. 22, 7 pm – ABWM Love Gift Devotion. Please be saving your dollars and coins for the offering, which is a good way to count your blessings and give” over and above” your planned offering and tithes. This offering helps fill in the gaps when there are shortfalls in the WV Baptist Convention budget items, or unanticipated needs arise. Thank you!
Sun., Oct.22, 8:15 pm – Pastor Appreciation Reception, Family Center.
Wed., Oct. 25, 7:00 pm – Children’s Ministry “Light the Night with Jesus”, then, Circle of Treats, in the Family Center, following the evening service (8:15 pm).
Thurs., Oct. 26, 6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Sun., Oct. 29, 7:00 pm – 5th Sunday Night Sing with Third Harmony.
Mon., Oct. 30, 7 pm – The Sanctuary Choir will sing in Revival at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Milton, WV.
Tues., Oct 31, 5 pm – Caldwell Class Shoebox Preparation, Family Center.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Nov. 4, MU Football Game on the Big Screen, Family Center.
Nov. 10, 2 pm – Willing Workers Shoebox Preparation, Family Center.
Nov. 12, 7 pm – Jesus Kids Fall Play: “Lost, But Now I’m Found”.
Nov. 18 – Youth Ministries to Facing Hunger Food Bank.
Nov. 22 – Horn–of-Plenty Service.
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 – Prepare and distribute Christmas Baskets, Beaver Building.
Dec. 2 – Church Christmas Dinner, Family Center.
Dec. 9 – Youth Ministries to Facing Hunger Food Bank.
Dec. 10 – Children’s Ministry Christmas Program.
Dec. 17, 11 am & 7 pm – Children’s Ministry Christmas Party.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: A Backsliding People (Judges 2:15-23)
David C. Cook: Works and Faith (Galatians2:11-21).